2.45k reviews for:

Starfish

Lisa Fipps

4.5 AVERAGE

michael_g13's review against another edition

4.0

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Wow, I was not expecting to like this as much as I did. Primarily I was concerned with its use of free verse as a narrative structure, since I'm not really a fan of poetry. Even though I was asking myself, "Am I reading this right?", I still enjoyed how Fipps evoked so much meaning in so few words.

Personally, I think a lot more kids should read this. It is dramatic, sure, but also body-positive and hopeful, and it can help so many who are being bullied for other reasons. It's about taking back your voice and taking up space.

Spoiler

Although I do wish that the brother storyline had been resolved too.

courtneygiles's review against another edition

4.25

emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

harlieclawson's review against another edition

4.0

challenging emotional inspiring fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

owloutstanding's review against another edition

4.25

emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

Loveable characters: Yes

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I wish I had this book when I was a kid. I’m glad I got to read it now!

vminnix001's review against another edition

4.0

emotional reflective fast-paced

ahputnam's review against another edition

5.0

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Ooooof this was a hard read, but very well done.

bobbibee011's review against another edition

5.0

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

beatniksafari's review against another edition

3.5

emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Fatphobia

darlinged's review against another edition

3.5

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

kierstories's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes